The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08

gard to the senatorial voting. It and the testi-
mony were ordered to be printed, and copies
sent to each member of the House.
On the strength of the report of the committee
to investigate charges of bribery. Representa-
tive Robinson arose to a question OF privilege,
and denounced the newspapers that had used his
name in connection with the senatorial voting.
lie paid attention particularly to the journal.
ana called it many hard names, but said that he
could not afford, as humble as he was. to speak
long about those who tried to besmircn his
character by innuendo and inference He dis
claimed all thought of corruption dishonest pur
pose In voting as he did, His skirts were clear.
lie had been quiet thus long only to await the
report of the committee. which retuted the
charges of slanderers and towards.
The Senate committee on investigating the
benevolent institutions reported yesterday, that
the charge of awarding contracts to men be-
cause they were Democrats was disproved; that
there was no favoritism in the business; that
Hall was competent book keeper, and Dr. Har-
rlson an exemplary citizen and public servant.
There had been bad rice and canned fruits oc-
caslonally at the institution, and strong butter
at times was furnished. but never reached the
patients The institution was excellentiy man
aged, and cruelty to patients had only occurred
IN one or two instances but the attendants
were Immediately discharged All charges were
made by Republicans for campaign purposes.
and they were supported only by persons who
had selfish interest in denouncing the man
agement
Yesterday morning Speaker Sayre was sought
and escorted by committee to his parlor at the
Capitol where were gathered all the Republican
Senators and Represen tatives, together with the
employees Of the House. For the first time dur
ing the session the ready Speaker wondered
what lay ahead of him. Representative Griffiths
did not leave him long in suspense for stepping
forward he greeted him with neat
speech. in which he said that
Mr.. Sayre, from the first hour of the session to
the present time. had demonstrated that he was
| man of pluck and grit, and ready resource.
and equal TO any emergency He possessed
| those qualities which the people of Indiana most
| admire, and that one in the State was more
deservedly popular He then, in behalf of the
| Republican Senators and Representatives pre-
scented him with handsome gold watch and
| chain. The Speaker, in replying, said that new
! er until now during the sixty-one days of the
| session bad he been at loss to know what to do
! This left him almost speeches.. But
| he neatly expressed his thanks. saying that
while he endeavored to DO his duty in all things,
| he also endeavored to be on time when the Re
| publican party was in question The event was
| supplemented by the presentation to him OF a
| fine litho- photograph of himself 1t came ire N
| the door keepers, who accompanied the present
WITH tender of regard written on PARCHMENT
and signed by all the donors. To this the
| Speaker also replied happily. He also received
from the pages through Temple Spilmah and
| Isaac Geteson, elegant cuff buttons.